Fraud and Security Engineer III

 About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

As a Fraud & Security Engineer III, you will design and implement systems to detect and prevent fraud. This role requires strong technical, analytical, and communication skills, along with attention to detail. The engineer collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the fraud technology stack operates efficiently and aligns with the organization's strategic plans.

This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy remote working arrangements. Please note that applications are open only to candidates based in British Columbia.

A typical day would involve:

• Design controls, define requirements, analyze data, and implement fraud and security solutions.
• Develop security architectures and infrastructure designs which mitigate fraud risk and enhance fraud prevention.
• Architect and maintain robust fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and data management systems while ensuring these systems are scalable, reliable, and capable of handling large volumes of data.
• Lead security projects and initiatives to strengthen the organizations fraud and security posture.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments, threat analysis, and assist risk owners with developing risk mitigation plans for new processes and technology.
• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams including IT, Legal, and Compliance to implement and monitor fraud prevention strategies and measures.

You have:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Splunk Core Certified Power User, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent.
• Experience in Banking or Financial Institution industry.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing fraud detection and prevention systems.
• Experience in leading security projects and initiatives related to fraud and security.
• Strong understanding of fraud risk assessments and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with data management systems that handle large volumes of transactional data.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk: SPL, dashboards, alerts, and ad hoc queries.
• Experience with Python, APIs, machine learning, SQL, and software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of system architecture design and identity and access management best practices.

You are:

• A Strong Communicator - you use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to create clear understanding of expectations; address challenges and issues to multiple stakeholders within the organization which fosters a healthy and transparent environment.
• Organized & Systematic – Your planning and coordination skills enable you develop solid operating plans, processes, methods and standards, and help coordinate delivery of critical information in a timely manner within the Organization.
• Analytical & Decisive - with your strong problem solving and decision-making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the Organization.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for this role is $91,000 to $136,400 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.  
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.